Youth/Adult Career Pathway Partnerships

SW MN Private Industry Council (PIC)

career pathway nouna series of connected education and training programs and support services that enables people to secure or advance in employment within a specific industry or occupational sector.

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Six Key Elements of Career PathwaysAccording to the DOL- ETA 2011

• 1. Build Cross-Agency Partnerships & Clarify Roles

• 2. Identify Sector or Industry Strategy and Engage Employers

• 3. Design Program

• 4. Identify Funding Needs & Sources

• 5. Align Policies & Programs

• 6. Measure System Change & Performance

Build Cross- Agency Partnerships & Clarify Roles

Interagency Partnerships Supporting

Youth/Adult Career Pathways

a.k.a

COLLABORATIONS

• Local Workforce Council or Investment Board

• Independent School Districts

• Post-Secondary

• Adult Basic Education

• Local Employers

• County Health and Human Services

• MN Dept. of Corrections

• MN Dept. of Public Safety

• Regional Prevention Coordinators

• MN Dept. of Human Services

• PACER

• University of MN Extension Center

• Community Action Agencies

• MN Disability Employment Initiatives

• Vocational Rehabilitation Services

• Integration Collaboratives

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Identify Sector or Industry and Engage Employer

The Young Adult Career Pathways project in SW MN is designed to provide fundamental job skills training tailored to the needs of regions local employers in high-growth, high-demand industries.

According to DEEDs Occupation in Demand Tool, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, Transportation, Construction, and Mechanical Industries are just a few of those industries listed as "well above average" demand and growth in SW MN.

• Avera Marshall Medical Center,

• Schuneman Equipment,

• Ritalka, and

• various other employers

Design ProgramThe Young Adult Career Pathways project in SW MN offers comprehensive training to youth and young adults, who traditionally face barriers to successful employment.

Healthcare

Universal Healthcare Worker

Phase I:Nursing Asst/Home Health Aide (80 hrs; 1st Aid/CPR (15 hrs); Infection Control (16 hrs); ServeSafe© (8 hrs)

Credentials: 4 college credits; 2 industry credentialsPhase 2: Medical Terminology (30 hrs); Trained Medication Administration (48 hrs)

Credentials: 2 college credits; 1 industry credential

Phase 3 (new): Medical Terminology (30 hrs); Community Interpreter Training (40 hrs)

Credentials: 2 college credits; 1 industry credentialManufacturing

Welding: Includes Blueprint Reading; Welding Theory; Welding Lab (165 hrs)

Credentials: Welding certificate, 4 college credits; ability to sit for the AWS D1.1 welding credential (Note: with new MN West program, students can earn up to 16 college credits)

Machine Tool: Includes Measuring; Blueprint Reading; Lathe; Milling; CNC Programming/Operations (165 hours)

Credentials: Certificate of completion

Industrial Maintenance: Includes Mechanical; Electrical; PLC; Fluid Power; Welding; Boiler Engineering (268 hrs)

Credentials: Boilers License; Ability to test out of approximately 10 college creditsCarpentry/Construction (new):

Includes Hand tools, air tools, power tools, fasteners, measuring, print reading, safety, lumber types and dimensioning, terminology, and basic construction skills (120 hours)

Credentials: Certificate of completion; OSHA 10 certificate; GreenPOWER certificate (if appropriate); opportunity to sit for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers' (SME) Green Manufacturing Specialist certification exam.

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Identify Funding Needs and Sources

Braided Funding•Federal, state, and local employment and training dollars

•Various funds from our Interagency Partners

Align Policies & Program

• Prepares an individual to be successful in a full range of secondary and post-secondary education options;

• Supports an individual in achieving the individuals' education and career goals in a manner which accelerates their educational and career advancement;

• Enables an individual to attain stackable credentials (high school diploma, GED, college credit, and industry recognized credentials);

• Makes work a central context for learning allowing individuals to attain and advance their work-readiness skills; and

• Reflects active engagement of employers to align with the skill needs of high-growth, high-demand industries.

Measure System Change & Performance

August 15th, 2013 through September 30th, 2015

Demographics

63 Total Participants

Average Age: 18 years old

30% or more Not Employed at enrollment.

20% Lack Work Experience/History/Skills

25% Low Income

15% MFIP Teen Parents

10% English Acquisition Learners

5% Foster Child

August 15th, 2013 through September 30th, 2015

Outcomes

40% Obtain Unsubsidized Employment

Avg. wage at enrollment: $9.02

Avg. wage at exit: $10.55

15% went on to Further Education

55% obtained college credit, academic credit, and industry-recognized credentials.

45% either returned to Secondary school or achieved their goals.

Success Story

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Eriann Faris, MS, GCDFSW MN Private Industry Council

Youth Program Managerefaris@swmnpic.org

507-476-4053 (office)507-829-8168 (cell)